My Perfect Halloween? A Screening Of “Rocky Horror”
As a teenager, I feel like I’m not always encouraged to be myself. But when I go to a screening of Rocky Horror, I’m free to be exactly who I want to be.
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Your Reaction To My Pronouns Is Not My Problem
When I tell someone my preferred pronouns are they/them/their, I never know what to expect.
Rejected From College, But Still Hopeful
I thought I’d be going with my friends to college, but it didn’t work out that way.
I Was Adopted Into A White Family
As a kid, I didn’t care that my adopted mom was a different race than me. But as I got older, race became more important.
Just Reading The News Isn’t Enough
I thought political awareness meant living and breathing what I read in the news. But when my beliefs got twisted with other people’s opinions, I decided to re-evaluate my media consumption.
My Parents Are Too Scared To Let Me Drive
In life, there are a handful of milestones: first words, first steps, first day of school. But when you miss out on a coming-of-age moment, it can feel pretty sucky.
Mixed Raced, But Not Up For Debate
You wouldn’t know I’m Filipina by looking at me. Growing up, when people questioned my identity, I started to question it, too.
I Don’t Fit Your Stereotypes. So Why Can’t I Escape Them?
As an African-American teen, I often feel like I’m walking around with a big target sign on my head.
My YouTube Addiction
When I started watching YouTube on the daily, it went from being entertaining to becoming a negative impact on my life.